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·November 11, 2015·4 min read

Brain Bleeding Risk for Men With Alzheimer’s Gene

A new study reports that even though women with the ApoE4 gene are at higher risk of developing dementia, men with the gene are at higher risk of brain hemorrhages.

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·November 8, 2015·3 min read

Could a Nicotine Patch Help Treat Memory Loss?

A new study will test the effectiveness of nicotine patches in improving memory loss in people with mild cognitive impairment.

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·September 18, 2015·3 min read

From Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer’s: Typical Patterns in Progression Towards Dementia Identified

Researchers claim to have identified typical patterns of the brain's progression towards Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 23, 2015·9 min read

Early Detection of Alzheimer’s May be Possible With Saliva Test and Other New Tests

Researchers suggest a number of new tests for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, including a saliva test.

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·May 18, 2015·5 min read

Memory and Brain Differences in Former NFL Players Who Lost Consciousness During Concussion

A new study reports some former NFL players who lost consciousness due to concussion while playing have smaller hippocampal volume and score lower on memory tests.

This illustration shows three PET scans of a normal brain, a brain of a person with MCI and a scan of an Alzheimer's patient.

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·February 20, 2015·2 min read

Diabetes and Depression Predict Dementia Risk in People with MCI

According to a new study, people with MCI have a greater risk of developing dementia if they have diabetes.

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·November 11, 2014·3 min read

Anxiety Can Accelerate Conversion to Alzheimer’s for People with MCI

Anxiety can accelerate the development of Alzheimer's disease in some patients with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.

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·October 7, 2014·3 min read

MRI Technique Detects Evidence of Cognitive Decline Before Symptoms Appear

According to a new study, an MRI technique can detect signs of cognitive decline in the brain before symptoms appear.

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·July 30, 2013·4 min read

Exercise May be the Best Medicine for Alzheimer’s

A new study suggests exercise could improve cognitive function in people at risk for Alzheimer's disease as it improves the efficiency of brain activity associated with memory.

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·August 30, 2012·3 min read

New Diagnostic Biomarkers Offer Ray of Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease

Investigators report on the development of imaging-based biomarkers that will have an impact on diagnosis before the Alzheimer's disease process is set in motion.

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·August 9, 2012·3 min read

Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Gaining Ground

Scientists have taken a step toward developing a blood test for Alzheimer's, finding a group of markers that hold up in statistical analyses in three independent groups of patients.

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·January 25, 2012·2 min read